Rodney Dangerfield
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Nov 22, 1921
- Died
- Oct 5, 2004 (aged 82)
- Place of birth
- Deer Park, New York, USA
- Credits
- 69
Jack Roy (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), better known by the pseudonym Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme.
He began his career working as a stand-up comic at the Fantasy Lounge in New York City. His act grew in popularity as he became a mainstay on late-night talk shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, eventually developing into a headlining act on the Las Vegas casino circuit. His catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" came from an attempt to improve one of his stand-up jokes. "I played hide and seek; they wouldn't even look for me." He thought the joke would be stronger if it used the format: "I was so ..." beginning ("I was so poor," "He was so ugly," "She was so stupid," etc.).[clarification needed] He tried "I get no respect," and got a much better response from the audience; it became a permanent feature of his act and comedic persona.
He appeared in a few bit parts in films, such as The Projectionist, throughout the 1970s, but his breakout film role came in 1980 as a boorish nouveau riche golfer in the ensemble comedy Caddyshack, which was followed by two additional successful films in which he starred: 1983's Easy Money and 1986's Back to School. Additional film work kept him busy through the rest of his life, mostly in comedies, but with a rare dramatic role in 1994's Natural Born Killers as an abusive father.
Known for
The Simpsons
1989TV
Larry Burns (voice)
Casper
1995Movie
Rodney Dangerfield (uncredited)
Natural Born Killers
1994Movie
Mallory's Dad
Little Nicky
2000Movie
Lucifer
The Killing
1956Movie
Onlooker (uncredited)
Caddyshack
1980Movie
Al Czervik
Filmography
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey
2023Movie
Self (Archive Footage)
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2013Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Onion Movie
2008Movie
Rodney Dangerfield
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006Movie
Angels with Angles
2005Movie
God
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005Movie
Himself
Back By Midnight
2005Movie
Jake Puloski
Rodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act
2004Movie
Himself
Phil of the Future
2004TV
The Electric Piper
2003Movie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat (voice)
The 4th Tenor
2002Movie
Lupo
Still Standing
2002TV
Ed Bailey
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell
2001Movie
Self
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
2001Movie
Self (archive footage)
Little Nicky
2000Movie
Lucifer
My 5 Wives
2000Movie
Monte Peterson
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
1999Movie
Al Czervik (archive footage)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999Movie
Self
The Godson
1998Movie
The Rodfather
Rusty: A Dog's Tale
1998Movie
Bandit the Rabbit (voice)
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997Movie
Mayor Hunt
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
1997Movie
Self
Meet Wally Sparks
1997Movie
Wally Sparks
Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette
1996Movie
Himself
Suddenly Susan
1996TV
Artie
Saturday Night Special
1996TV
MADtv
1995TV
Self - Host
The Single Guy
1995TV
Rodney Dangerfield
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995TV
Rodney (voice)
Casper
1995Movie
Rodney Dangerfield (uncredited)
Natural Born Killers
1994Movie
Mallory's Dad
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993Movie
Self - Host
Muscle Rock Madness
1992Movie
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992TV
Ladybugs
1992Movie
Chester Lee
Home Improvement
1991TV
Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show
1991Movie
Self
Rover Dangerfield
1991Movie
Rover (voice)
Where's Rodney?
1990TV
Self
The Earth Day Special
1990Movie
Vinny Boombatz
The Simpsons
1989TV
Larry Burns (voice)
An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
1989Movie
Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989Movie
Self
Moving
1988Movie
Loan Broker (uncredited)
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988Movie
Self
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986Movie
Self
An Amazin' Era
1986Movie
Self
Back to School
1986Movie
Thornton Melon
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985Movie
host
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985Movie
Himself
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983Movie
Self / Various
Easy Money
1983Movie
Monty Capuletti
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1982Movie
Self / Various
Late Night with David Letterman
1982TV
Self - Guest
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President
1981Movie
Self
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
1981Movie
Self
Caddyshack
1980Movie
Al Czervik
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
1977Movie
The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
1977TV
Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
1977Movie
Manager
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Host, Self (uncredited)
The Projectionist
1970Movie
Renaldi / The Bat
The Dick Cavett Show
1968TV
Self - Guest
The Dean Martin Show
1965TV
The Merv Griffin Show
1962TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961TV
Self
The Killing
1956Movie
Onlooker (uncredited)
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948TV
Self